Irondale Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
Top hotels in Irondale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, wonderfully updated fitness center (could use another treadmill), and an outstanding hot breakfast! I had a wonderful stay!! Oh, and less than 10 minutes from BHM Airport."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
"The room was very clean"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
"Great clean room and the staff were friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
"Nice room layout, comfortable bed, and good towels. That is why I keep booking this motel whenever I am in the area. The lady who checked me in was great."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Rooms were clean & staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Room was not clean shower rusted. Debris was in the sink, floor not swept. Breakfast bar should be removed no real choices, to select. Parking was adequate. Room was not serviced. Items like towels and trash left in the hall over a day. I will not stay here again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southern Museum of Flight and Avondale Brewing Company.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
East Birmingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Birmingham and surrounding area, you can visit Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
